Daily Herb: Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) Alias: Chi Zhu, Qing Zhu, Xian Zhu. Source: This herb is the dried rhizome of the perennial herbaceous plant Mao Cang Zhu or Bei Cang Zhu from the Asteraceae family. Properties: Pungent, bitter, warm. Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Liver. Functions: Dries dampness, strengthens the spleen, dispels wind and cold, brightens the … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time Atractylodes is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It is classified as a superior herb in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica). Originally named “Zhu” (术), it was later differentiated into Bai Zhu (白术, White Atractylodes) and Cang Zhu (苍术, Atractylodes lancea) by Tao Hongjing … Read more
Atractylodes is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae family plant, Mao Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.) or Bei Cang Zhu (Atractylodes chinensis (DC.) Koidz.). It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. Mao Cang Zhu plant Bei Cang Zhu plant 【Characteristics】Mao Cang Zhu is irregularly … Read more
苍术 【中药名】苍术 (cangzhu) 【别名】南苍术、茅术、山精、赤术、仙术。 【英文名】Atractylodes Rhizoma 【性味归经】性温，味辛、苦。归脾经、胃经、肝经。 【功效与作用】燥湿健脾、祛风散寒、明目。属化湿药。 【临床应用】用量3～10克，水煎服。用治脘腹胀满、泄泻、水肿、脚气、风湿痹痛、风寒感冒、夜盲。 【药理研究】抗胃炎、抗胃溃疡；调节胃肠运动；抗肝损伤；抗缺氧；对烟碱受体有阻断作用。水煎剂可抗实验性胃炎及胃溃疡作用，对胃液量、胃酸度及胃蛋白酶活性均有明显抑制作用。血清性溃疡系因胃粘膜缺血、循环障碍而引起的组织坏死而形成的溃疡，苍术对此有明显效果。还有护肝利胆、抗缺氧等药理作用。 【使用禁忌】不能过量服用。忌与酸味食物同服。孕妇禁用。
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, No Need to Seek Help When Sick This product is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It is classified as a superior herb in the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”. Originally named “Zhu”, it was mentioned in Liang’s Tao Hongjing’s “Record of Famous Physicians” … Read more
Aromatic Chinese Medicinal Herbs Cang Zhu (Atractylodes Rhizome) 1 Introduction Cang Zhu (English name: RHIZOMA ATRACTYLODIS), also known as Chi Zhu and Qiang Tou Cai, is the dried rhizome of the Atractylodes plant from the Asteraceae family. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil, dried, and the fibrous roots are removed. The … Read more
Click the blue words to follow us Inheriting the Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Promoting TCM Culture Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) 【Scientific Name】Cang Zhu (Atractylodes) 【Aliases】Chi Zhu, Xian Zhu, Mao Zhu, Guan Nan Zhu, Xian Jiang. 【Source】It is the dried rhizome of the Asteraceae plant, either Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) or Bei Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala). … Read more
Poria, also known as Fu Ling (Poria cocos) or Fu Shen, is a traditional Chinese herb widely used in Chinese medicine. Poria has various effects including strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, promoting diuresis and reducing edema, calming the mind, and possessing anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating various diseases.Effects and Uses of … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert shares health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ What to Do About Excess Dampness: Top Five TCM Medicines for Dampness Elimination In TCM, “dampness” is one of the “six excesses” (wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, fire), which refers to a series of diseases and symptoms caused by damp evil, … Read more
What to do about excessive dampness? Five recommended traditional Chinese medicines for dampness removal In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “dampness” is one of the “six excesses” (wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, fire), which refers to a series of diseases and symptoms caused by dampness evil, collectively known as “dampness syndrome”. According to the source of … Read more